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Author Visits
 Rachelle Burk, Children's Writer and Entertainer
New Jersey children’s Author available for school visits: A writer of fiction, nonfiction, & poetry for children, Rachelle is available for affordable SCHOOL / AUTHOR VISITS. As a popular local children's entertainer her programs promise to be upbeat, fun, educational, & inspirational.
Rachelle Burk's Author Visit Programs:
Meet Your Inner Creative Genius (Grades K-5).
With 30+ years’ experience as a children's entertainer and storyteller, she keeps the students laughing while learning as she discusses the craft of writing, the importance of reading, the need for research, revision, perseverance, and confidence to succeed. She shares her journey to publication, reading bits from her rejection letters, and displaying her first "book"—a cardboard-and-scrap-paper masterpiece and made in second grade. The program is tailored to different grade levels.
Rockin' Research nonfiction writing/research program (Grades 4-6).
Students will discover that research can be FUN. They'll hear about the author's meetings with astronauts, Mount Everest climbers, and a 103-year-old WWII spy. They'll learn about her research into super-gross creatures and even grosser body facts. Research has taken her into caves and led to close encounters with deadly sea creatures while scuba diving. Lots of humor, too!
STEM "Novel Study" (Grades 5-8).
Fascinating and in-depth look into the research and writing of The Walking Fish, Rachelle's science-mystery-adventure novel, winner of the National Science Teaching Association/Children's Book Council "Best Science Trade Books for K-12" award.
Rachelle’s BOOKS include:
Tree House in a Storm (hurricane-themed picture book), Don’t Turn the Page! (bedtime picture book), Sleep Soundly at Beaver’s Inn (picture book about making music), The Tooth Fairy Trap (chapter book), Miss Crump’s Funny Bone (humor chapter book), The Walking Fish (award winning** science-adventure novel for grades 4-7), Painting in the Dark: Esref Armagan, Blind Artist (picture book biography).
** The Walking Fish was named by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) in their 2016 list “Best Science Trade Books for K-12.”
New Jersey Children's Author: Rachelle is also the author of Tree House in a Storm, a picture book published by Stemmer House Publishers (2009). Rachelle visits schools and libraries as an author and storyteller, and provides critique and editing services to other children's writers. As a popular children's entertainer, Rachelle performs as Tickles the Clown and other characters for parties, schools, and other events.
Tree House in a Storm (illustrated by Rex Schneider), was released by Stemmer House Publishers in September 2009. Set the my hometown of New Orleans, two children build a tree house where they play and imagine all summer long. But then Hurricane Betsy blows into New Orleans in 1965, and their beloved tree house becomes one of its victims.
This fiction story of loss, hope, and resiliency was inspired by actual events. It explores universal themes of natural disaster and rebuilding. In the classroom, this book serves as an effective discussion tool.
What Teachers are Saying About Rachelle Burk's School Visit
“The author was able to grasp all of the students' interests...amazing! She was full of fresh writing tips and enforced how important positive thinking is and where it can take you.”
“She discussed the power of words and what elements are needed to make a good story (characters, setting, etc.) This supports what we teach in writing workshop.”
“She was enthusiastic and motivational. The students were further encouraged to write, and recognized ongoing growth as a writer."
“A winner! The author was animated, knew how to interest the children and hold their attention.”
“It brought an author to life for them. Books really are written by people. I liked how she showed them where her ideas came from.”
“I thought the program was wonderful! It was age appropriate and the children were engaged the whole time. My favorite part was the humor that she integrated into the presentation.”
“The students learned what it takes to be an author. They also learned that it is possible for all of them (even at this young age) to become authors and write their own stories. Overall it was an amazing presentation!”
"I couldn't believe she kept my kindergarten class captivated for a full hour!"
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